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Times Advocate, 1993-01-20, Page 13I Times -Advocate, January 20, 1993 "Friends end Faith" theme at UCW 'erill111111010•1111e THAMES ROAD - The yrlM: ulLg of the U.C.W. was held on Monday evening in the chtlehlialleillist. June Stewart welcomed eve- ryone and gave the theme "Friettlltiald Faith". Nancy Hodgen asked each one present "One Thing Yau -did for Yourself today?" which proved to be very interesting. A poe n"You" was read by Elda Riehl. Stewart gave the meditation "Why?" and also read the Scripture 11 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 17:17. Riehl received the of- fering and Alma Ballantyne offered prayer. "0 Jesus I Have Promised" was sting. Ballantyne gave a reading "Make Me a Better Friend" and later played several numbers on the pi- ano which were much enjoyed. Stewart closed the first pan of the meet- ing with a poem "For a Happy New Year" taken from the new cook- book. President Judith Parker opened the business part of the meeting with a poem "Mirror on Window". Rev. Jim Allsop conducted the Installation of Officers for 1993. It was decided to give $35 to Camps Bimini and Menesetung. The new visiting committee for the next four months are Group U, Sharon Passmore; Group C Marilyn Pym; Group W Diane Jeffery. The annual meeting of the U.C.W. is to be held January 18 in Wing - ham United Church. The women are making eight dozen squares for the Ecumenical Ser- vice at Triviu Memorial Church in Exeter on January 24. The hymn "Joyful, Joyful" was sung and Parker closed with the U.C.W. benedic- tion. Group W served fruit bread, cheese and beverage which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Church service Rev. Jim Allsop conducted the regular church service on Sunday morning. The responsive reading was taken form Psalm 40:1-11. The choir swig "Come and Dine" accompanied by the organist Erin Kraftchtck. A New Geed from the Oreen Service Book was read in unison. The eldcrselerved communion to the choir and the people in the con- gregation. Rev. Allsop read the Scripture Lesson taken from the Gospel of John 1:20-34. The title of his sermon was "Being Used by God". Coming events On January 24 at 7:30 p.m. there will be an Ecumenical Service at Trivitt Memorial Church in Exsr. Guest speaker is Father Bob Wil- son, Professor of Ecumenical studies at St. Peter's Seminary in London. Lunch and fellowship to follow. At Thames Road on January 31 at 11:15 a.m. is the regular church service, followed by a potluck dinner and then the annual meeting. At Elimville on February 7 the regular church service is at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner and then the annual meeting. Personals A good crowd attended the surprise 40th birthday party for Grant Hodgen on Friday evening at Exeter Legion Hall. S.aintsbury by H. Davis SAINTSBURY - The January meeting of the St. Patrick's A.C.W. met at the Davis's on Tuesday eve- ning with 10 members present, Heather MacGillivray as hostess and Margaret Carroll and Rose Cunningham as program leaders. The meeting was opened with the Members Prayer and General Thanksgiving in unison. A prayer for Sunday schools, sick members, remembering Mary Davis and the Scripture readings Isaiah 42:1-9, 56:1-8 led by Carroll. Cunningham prepared and gave the meditation "Someday Jesus will 'complete His Kingdom and all will be as He planned" Minutes were read from the last meeting and plans were made for the St. Patrick's Dessert Euchre and Bake Sale for Tuesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parish ball. Lunch was served by the hostess and a birthday cake with candles and the singing, of Happy Birthday to Mabel Needham who celebrated her big day on January 6. Carroll closed the meeting with a prayer for the New Year. House church was held Sunday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m. Rev. Ste- phen Emery for his children's focus talked to them on "On the Way - Spreading the Light." Sunday, January . 24, the service of Holy Communion will be held at St. Patrick's at 11:00 a.m. The scripture readings to be Isaiah 9:1- 4, Corinthians 1:10-17. -reaPomtive reading Psalm 27:1.6, The Moly Gospel St.. Matthew 412-23. The service third Sunday a -Epiphany (Year A). Sunday School children's theme to be Exploring God's gifts to us that helps us walk through our fears. The St. Patrick's vestry meeting is to beat the Davis's Tuesday, Jan- uary 26, 7:30 pan. All church mem- bers are welcome. Senior Diners meet - The Senior Diners 13 with a good atten- danee:' T my' Antaya welcomed all diners and visitors and informed them of upcoming events. Gertie Fleischauer was the 50/50 winner. Verde Baechler and her group were in charge of the program. Phyllis Diechert treated everyone to beautiful piano solos and also led a sing song. Euchre and solo followed. Prior to the Senior Diners dinner, Agers met for their lira business meeting lead by `'president Cecelia Farwell, Secre- tary Ina Neeb and treasurer Gwen McKeller gave their reports. The meeting closed with the Seniors Prayer. The next meeting will be Wednesday February 10. Every Monday afternoon euchre will be played at I p.m. at the Town Hall (downstairs) in the Seniors room. Everyone is welcome. .NON -PRESIDING FEE* JUSTICE OF THE PEACE A responsible individual is required, on a part-time basis, to serve as a non -presiding justice of the peace for the Grand Bend area. The successful candidate(s) will assume responsibilities as determined by the Coordinator of Justices of the Peace which may include the following: receiving charges related to alleged infractions of federal and provincial statutes and regulations and municipal bylaws; considering and issuing process for arrest or for attendance before a court; considering and issuing search war- rants; presiding over bail hearings; presiding at the remand of persons pending bail hearings and at the adjournment of matters relating to charges under provincial or federal statutes, QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation and bylaws; good administrative skills; superior analy- tical ability combined with sound judgment; knowledge and understanding of the judicial system and process within the province; integrity, excellent communication and superior interpersonal skills are essential. In order to improve the representation of traditionally under- represented groups in the judiciary, applications are particularly encouraged from aboriginal peoples, francophones, persons with disabilities, racial minorities, and women. NOTE: • Eligible applicants must reside within commuting distance of the Grand Bend area and be available to work established service schedules encompassing days, nights, weekends and holidays. • The successful candidate(s) will undergo a period of familiarization with the role and function of a justice of the peace and will be provided with educational materials. Duties will be assigned by the Coordinator of Justices of the Peace and may involve travel within or beyond the region's boundaries. • Remuneration is on a tee for service basis. Send five (5) copies of your resume to: Justices of the Peace - (Grand Bend) Appointments Advisory Committee Attn: C. Haley Room 2-069 - 80 Dundas Street East London, Ontario N6A 1E7 Applications must be received by February 10, 1993. 'It Is anhcipsWd that fee position maw tip pooverted to salaried a poirarrrorlts when the aUSIG121.214.1211111aLita is fully poclMrtkd .4 A Shipka euchre planned By Annie Morenz SHIPKA - There will be another progressive euchre at 8 p.m. Janu- ary 20, at Shipka Community Cen- tre. Personals Congratulations to Joe Kaak Jr. on his close boxing encounter in Winnipeg, January 7-8, against Dale Brown, of Calgary, losing the match by only one point. Joe won the Canadian Silver in the National Senior Amateur Boxing Champi- onships held in P.E.I. last Decem- ber. He is presently the provincial light heavyweight champion. Joe Jr. was accompanied to Winnipeg by his girl friend and his parents Joe Sr. and Diane Kaak. Due to freezing rain and icy roads, school buses were cancelled in this area last Wednesday. Best wishes to John and Cecile Muller, on the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl, born De- cember 31 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, in London. Annie and Angie Zielman hosted 'Christmas for all of Annie's family ,Ind grandchildren on December 27. Attending were Ruth and Jerry ,Zehr and family; Debbie and Rog- ::oir Ward and .daughta$,,'Zurich: Susie and Wayne Robson and fam- ily, Essex; Gerald and Mary Ellen Zielman and children. Ken and Marg Baker travelled to St. Marys last Saturday where they ?Visited Marg's grandson and fami- ly, Mike and Sherry Lawson. Marg enjoyed this visit as it was the fust time she had seen the newest and youngest of her four great- grandchildren. U.C.W. meeting Fifteen U.C.W. women met in the Sunday School rooms for the January meeting. last Thursday af- ternoon. A slide presentation of Guatemala was shown with com- mentary by Loreen Gill. Six wom- en of Guatemala have written the "World's Day of Prayer" service that will be held at Grand Bend United Church, March 5. The pic- tures showed the mountainous coun- try, markets, temples, churches and i tople. According to the presenta- tion 80 percent of the land is owned by two percent of the population, 81 percent of children suffer malnutri- tion, 70 percent of the population, live in poverty, illiteracy is 65 per- cent and 100,000 orphan children roam the unprotected streets. The opening worship was con- ducted by Norma Carey, with scrip- ture read from John 1-9. She read an article from Upper room re New Year promises and blessings, from Observer about Peace and good will by Roy Bonisteel and "How to han- dle tough times", and "banish wor- ry" by Norman Vincent Peale. The roll- call --was .answered by "New ideas ftu.the.UCW in 1993." President Lassen Gill chaired the business. Picas were set in motion to serve hmches on February 13. at the Winter Carnival at the church. "Happy birthday" was sung for two members, Loreen Gill and Iva Latta, with January birthdays. President Loreen closed with a poem on "A winter blizzard." Elda Adams and Verna Lovie served lunch refreshments. Ailsa Craig UCW AILSA CRAIG - After a lovely aroma of cooking food wafted through the sanctuary of the Ailsa Craig United Church during the service on. Sunday morning, most of the congregation moved to the Sunday School room where a soup and sandwich lunch was served by the United Church Women. Mary Sutherland and Yvette MacGregor were responsible for this meeting. Following the meal MacGregor conducted a worship service on stewardship. Betty Su- therland read the scripture and we sang Take My Life. Mary Sutherland introduced the video "Charlie Takes the Pledge". This video took us on a visit to the Farquharson family farm as Char- lie is being invited by a member of the Stewardship Visitation team to take the pledge. Margaret Tweddle, the president, presided for the business meeting. Mary Sutherland told the group that their pudding making product had been successful. Last year Lena Stokes and her quilting group quilted six large quilts and two crib quilts. One crib quilt is still for sale. The UCW's annual roast beef dinner will be held on March 18. The Middlesex Presbyterial will be on February 11 at Siloam United Church in London. The social conveners reminded the group that help would be need- ed to set up tables at the annual meeting andpothhok meal on Sun- day January 24. The next meeting of the UCW will be a fun meeting in the Sun- day School room on Tuesday Feb- ruary9at7:30p.m. SATELLITE TV AT ITS, BEST THE HOME THEATRE EXPERTS • Low Competitive Pricing • Fast friendly service • Free info packages • Free on site estimates • Reputable & reliable • What more can we say! 4Uen Stabb2* ... Rut 91( Cadmium/ad SERVICE TO ALL MAKES & MODELS CALL NOW 296-5565 NON -PRESIDING FEE* JUSTICE OF THE PEACE A responsible individual is required, on a part-time basis, to serve as a non -presiding justice of the peace for the Exeter area. The successful candidate(s) will assume responsibilities as determined by the Coordinator of Justices of the Peace which may include the following: receiving charges related to alleged infractions of federal and provincial statutes and regulations and municipal bylaws; considering and issuing process for arrest or for attendance before a court; considering and issuing search war- rants; presiding over bail hearings; presiding at the remand of —persons pending bail hearings and at the adjournment of matters relating to charges under provincial or federal statutes. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation and bylaws; good administrative skills; superior analy- tical ability combihed with sound judgment; knowledge and understanding of the judicial system and process within the province; integrity, excellent communioation and superior interpersonal skills are essential. In order to improve the representation of traditionally under- represented groups In the judiciary, applications are particularly encouraged from .aboriginal 'peoples, francophones, persons with disabilities, racial minorities, and women. NOTE: • Eligible applicants must reside within commuting distance of the Exeter area and be available to work established service, chedules encompassing days nights, weekends and holidays. • The successful candidate(s) will undergo a period of familiarization with the role and function of a justice of the peace and will be provided with educational materials. Duties will be assigned by the Coordinator of Justices of the Peace and may involve travel within or beyond the region's boundaries. • Remuneration is on a fee for service basis. Send five (5) copies of your resume to: Justices of the Peace - (Exeter) Appointments Advisor yommittee Attn: C. Haley Room 2-069 - 80 Dundas Street East London, Ontario N6A 1E7 AlipNOstlons must be received by Fiiiruery 10, 1993. . "!•1i iitiitw+iit Ahin SIJANUARY CLEARANCE al �N MAYTAG A great Timis My Maytag at Spectacular Clearance Prices. HEAVY DUTY WASHERS SELECT MODELS • Canada's No.1 preferred brand' • Last longer, needs fewer repairs BIG LOAD DRYERS SPECIAL SAVINGS ON ALL MAY TAGS! Apellancot and�Fianitws mai k,a 1M 7gna t*l$4 NITIM. l., 1 i ATV, U. RAPti' '